Calcite and aragonite minerals that constitute clam shells are examples of which method of mineral formation?
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They have the same chemical composition but different crystal structures. These minerals can form through various processes, including precipitation from water, biological processes, and metamorphism. In the case of clam shells, the minerals are formed through Show more…
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